Local Obituaries for  Montgomery County Community

Beverly Crute

Beverly Crute

Jun 14, 2011

BEVERLY (B.B.) BRANSFORD CRUTE, age 80, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past six months. Born April 16, 1931, in Coalwood, WV, he was the son of the late Aubrey Bransford Crute and Pearl Beale Crute. Mr. Crute was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy from...

Myron Moffitt

Myron Moffitt

Jun 13, 2011

Myron Lester “Doc” MOFFITT, 85 of Christiansburg, died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born July 11, 1925 in New York. He moved to Christiansburg in 2001 when he and Beatrice “Bea” King were married. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Lisa and Dale Oakes, granddaughter; Cassie Oakes, brother; Jack Moffitt all of New York. Mr. Moffitt is...

Carol Hubbard

Carol Hubbard

Jun 9, 2011

CAROL BUGG HUBBARD, age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Abraham and Kate Bugg. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Frank (Junior) Hubbard; daughter Kim (Kimber) Trump; granddaughters Katie and Ellie Trump; daughter Karen LaPlante; son-in-law...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jun 8, 2011

WILLIE HELEN GRAHAM ALTIZER, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, VA, to the late Will & Meda Graham. She was a deaconess of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Blue Ridge Overall Factory. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Anita Hodge

Anita Hodge

Jun 8, 2011

ANITA BAKER HODGE, 67, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on June 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Garfield & Golden Moore. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Wayne Baker (Jackie) & daughter, Shantel Woods, Michael Lee Baker, Chris Hodge (Michelle) & son, Hayden, and Zachary Cregger; sister Patricia Quesenberry and her children. The family...

Barbara Kilby

Barbara Kilby

Jun 7, 2011

BARBARA ANN JONES KILBY, 61, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 7, 2011. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Grayson County, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, James Harold Jones and mother, Jenell J. Atway. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lane “Sonny” Kilby, Jr.;...

Kenneth Burton

Kenneth Burton

Jun 7, 2011

KENNETH RAY BURTON, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 7, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Boles-Murray, Cynthia Harris, Elisa Burton, and Kimberly Sawyers; son, Steven Burton; sister, Christine B. Simmons, Carol Sinclair; brothers, Gary Burton, and Tim Burton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home....

Christine Saunders

Christine Saunders

Jun 6, 2011

CHRISTINE ROOP SAUNDERS, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Altizer; 2 brothers, James and Marvin Roop. She is survived by her husband, Fred Lee Saunders; a son, Gary Lee Saunders of Christiansburg; a grandson, Nicholas G. Saunders; 2 granddaughters, Amber Martin...

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

Yates, Verona Gail, 55 of Pulaski died Sunday, June 5, 2011. Arrangements are pending.

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

VERONA GAIL YATES, 55, of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Wiley E. & Noma Bane Goad of Parrott, VA; her spouse, Larry D. Yates of Pulaski, VA; her sons, Eric D. Yates & wife, Melanie, of Grove City, OH, Nicholas B. Yates & his fiancée, Candius...

Milton Yopp

Milton Yopp

Jun 4, 2011

YOPP, Milton Lee, Sr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was very committed to his family and friends. He spent many years of service and retired from the milk industry, having worked for Sealtest, Flavor-Rich, and Kraft. He enjoyed the outdoors with gardening and hunting. Hobbies included antiquing and flea marketing. He also was a U.S....

Patricia Broce

Patricia Broce

Jun 3, 2011

March 31, 1948 – June 3, 2011 BROCE, Patricia Ann, 63 of Christiansburg, went to our heavenly father on June 3, 2011. Patricia was better known as Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren Broce and her brother, Donald Floyd Thompson. She is survived by her three children; Brian Matthew Broce and his wife, Melissa D....

James Thompson

James Thompson

Jun 3, 2011

THOMPSON, James Leftridge, “Cotton” 70 of Christiansburg died Friday, June 3, 2011. Mr. Thompson was a painting contractor for many years in the New River Valley, was employed by Burlington Industries for thirty years and retired from Virginia Tech Air Quality Control. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1959, served in the National Guard from 1962 – 1966, servings...

Clarence Richardson

Clarence Richardson

Jun 3, 2011

CLARENCE EDWARD RICHARDSON, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend, passed away on June 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Richardson; children, Donnie Graham & wife, Heidi, Sherri Breeden & husband, Billy, and Sabrina Casey; grandchildren, Samantha Casey, Alexis Songer,...

William Henderson

William Henderson

Jun 1, 2011

HENDERSON, William Walter, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2011. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Greenville County, SC. He was preceded in death by his children, Charles Steven Henderson and Mary Regina Smith. He was the son of the late Floyd S. and Emma Dial Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Creasy...

Dustin Michael Custer Custer

Dustin Michael Custer Custer

May 31, 2011

DUSTIN MICHAEL CUSTER, 20, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2011. Born on September 2, 1990, he was a graduate of the CHS Class of 2009. He was an employee of Food Lion in Christiansburg, VA. He was just beginning the joys of fatherhood. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Thelma Custer and Edith Gillespie;...

Clifford Hughes

Clifford Hughes

May 29, 2011

HUGHES, Clifford Sherwood, 80 of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery. Clifford was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, a Veteran of the United States Navy, and had retired as a Construction Electrician. The son to the late Spencer Kelly and Virginia Massey Hughes he was also preceded in death...

Rena Tolley

Rena Tolley

May 28, 2011

TOLLEY, Rena 98 of Christiansburg went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She joined in heaven with her daughters and sons-in-law; Violet and Steve Woolwine, Virginia and Jim Harmon, daughter –in-law; Doris Tolley, sisters; Mattie, Elsie and Lucille. She is survived by her son; Walter Tolley, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great...

Steven Sheppard

Steven Sheppard

May 28, 2011

February 4, 2011 – May 28, 2011 SHEPPARD, Steven Rylee of Elliston, 31/2 month old son of Carrington Linkous and Steven Sheppard died Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his sister; Ryley Irdinia Sheppard. He is survived by his parents, sister; Merissa Dawn Stewart and brother; Connor Dawson Stewart, maternal grandparents; Lisa M. Linkous and Arlie...

Alvin Furrow

Alvin Furrow

May 25, 2011

Alvin Wade Furrow, Jr., 51, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on October 22, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin W. Furrow and sister, Pamela R. Price. He is survived by his mother, Loretta W. Furrow of Elliston; sisters, Sandra Akers and husband Dennis of...

Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Montgomery County Community

Beverly Crute

Beverly Crute

Jun 14, 2011

BEVERLY (B.B.) BRANSFORD CRUTE, age 80, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his residence. He had been in declining health for the past six months. Born April 16, 1931, in Coalwood, WV, he was the son of the late Aubrey Bransford Crute and Pearl Beale Crute. Mr. Crute was a veteran, serving in the United States Navy from...

Myron Moffitt

Myron Moffitt

Jun 13, 2011

Myron Lester “Doc” MOFFITT, 85 of Christiansburg, died Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born July 11, 1925 in New York. He moved to Christiansburg in 2001 when he and Beatrice “Bea” King were married. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Lisa and Dale Oakes, granddaughter; Cassie Oakes, brother; Jack Moffitt all of New York. Mr. Moffitt is...

Carol Hubbard

Carol Hubbard

Jun 9, 2011

CAROL BUGG HUBBARD, age 66, of Christiansburg, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Abraham and Kate Bugg. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Frank (Junior) Hubbard; daughter Kim (Kimber) Trump; granddaughters Katie and Ellie Trump; daughter Karen LaPlante; son-in-law...

Willie Altizer

Willie Altizer

Jun 8, 2011

WILLIE HELEN GRAHAM ALTIZER, 92, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at her home. She was born in Floyd County, VA, to the late Will & Meda Graham. She was a deaconess of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and retired from the Blue Ridge Overall Factory. She is preceded in death by her husband of...

Anita Hodge

Anita Hodge

Jun 8, 2011

ANITA BAKER HODGE, 67, of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on June 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Garfield & Golden Moore. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Wayne Baker (Jackie) & daughter, Shantel Woods, Michael Lee Baker, Chris Hodge (Michelle) & son, Hayden, and Zachary Cregger; sister Patricia Quesenberry and her children. The family...

Barbara Kilby

Barbara Kilby

Jun 7, 2011

BARBARA ANN JONES KILBY, 61, of Radford, VA, went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 7, 2011. She was born on August 15, 1949, in Grayson County, VA. She was preceded in death by her father, James Harold Jones and mother, Jenell J. Atway. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Lane “Sonny” Kilby, Jr.;...

Kenneth Burton

Kenneth Burton

Jun 7, 2011

KENNETH RAY BURTON, 62, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on June 7, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Boles-Murray, Cynthia Harris, Elisa Burton, and Kimberly Sawyers; son, Steven Burton; sister, Christine B. Simmons, Carol Sinclair; brothers, Gary Burton, and Tim Burton. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, from 6-8 pm at Horne Funeral Home....

Christine Saunders

Christine Saunders

Jun 6, 2011

CHRISTINE ROOP SAUNDERS, 73, of Christiansburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Altizer; 2 brothers, James and Marvin Roop. She is survived by her husband, Fred Lee Saunders; a son, Gary Lee Saunders of Christiansburg; a grandson, Nicholas G. Saunders; 2 granddaughters, Amber Martin...

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

Yates, Verona Gail, 55 of Pulaski died Sunday, June 5, 2011. Arrangements are pending.

Verona Yates

Verona Yates

Jun 5, 2011

VERONA GAIL YATES, 55, of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2011. She is survived by her parents, Wiley E. & Noma Bane Goad of Parrott, VA; her spouse, Larry D. Yates of Pulaski, VA; her sons, Eric D. Yates & wife, Melanie, of Grove City, OH, Nicholas B. Yates & his fiancée, Candius...

Milton Yopp

Milton Yopp

Jun 4, 2011

YOPP, Milton Lee, Sr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011. He was very committed to his family and friends. He spent many years of service and retired from the milk industry, having worked for Sealtest, Flavor-Rich, and Kraft. He enjoyed the outdoors with gardening and hunting. Hobbies included antiquing and flea marketing. He also was a U.S....

Patricia Broce

Patricia Broce

Jun 3, 2011

March 31, 1948 – June 3, 2011 BROCE, Patricia Ann, 63 of Christiansburg, went to our heavenly father on June 3, 2011. Patricia was better known as Patty. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Warren Broce and her brother, Donald Floyd Thompson. She is survived by her three children; Brian Matthew Broce and his wife, Melissa D....

James Thompson

James Thompson

Jun 3, 2011

THOMPSON, James Leftridge, “Cotton” 70 of Christiansburg died Friday, June 3, 2011. Mr. Thompson was a painting contractor for many years in the New River Valley, was employed by Burlington Industries for thirty years and retired from Virginia Tech Air Quality Control. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1959, served in the National Guard from 1962 – 1966, servings...

Clarence Richardson

Clarence Richardson

Jun 3, 2011

CLARENCE EDWARD RICHARDSON, 70, of Christiansburg, VA, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend, passed away on June 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Richardson. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Richardson; children, Donnie Graham & wife, Heidi, Sherri Breeden & husband, Billy, and Sabrina Casey; grandchildren, Samantha Casey, Alexis Songer,...

William Henderson

William Henderson

Jun 1, 2011

HENDERSON, William Walter, 78, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on May 31, 2011. He was born on April 15, 1933, in Greenville County, SC. He was preceded in death by his children, Charles Steven Henderson and Mary Regina Smith. He was the son of the late Floyd S. and Emma Dial Henderson. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Creasy...

Dustin Michael Custer Custer

Dustin Michael Custer Custer

May 31, 2011

DUSTIN MICHAEL CUSTER, 20, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2011. Born on September 2, 1990, he was a graduate of the CHS Class of 2009. He was an employee of Food Lion in Christiansburg, VA. He was just beginning the joys of fatherhood. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Thelma Custer and Edith Gillespie;...

Clifford Hughes

Clifford Hughes

May 29, 2011

HUGHES, Clifford Sherwood, 80 of Christiansburg passed away peacefully Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery. Clifford was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, a Veteran of the United States Navy, and had retired as a Construction Electrician. The son to the late Spencer Kelly and Virginia Massey Hughes he was also preceded in death...

Rena Tolley

Rena Tolley

May 28, 2011

TOLLEY, Rena 98 of Christiansburg went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, May 28, 2011. She joined in heaven with her daughters and sons-in-law; Violet and Steve Woolwine, Virginia and Jim Harmon, daughter –in-law; Doris Tolley, sisters; Mattie, Elsie and Lucille. She is survived by her son; Walter Tolley, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great...

Steven Sheppard

Steven Sheppard

May 28, 2011

February 4, 2011 – May 28, 2011 SHEPPARD, Steven Rylee of Elliston, 31/2 month old son of Carrington Linkous and Steven Sheppard died Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his sister; Ryley Irdinia Sheppard. He is survived by his parents, sister; Merissa Dawn Stewart and brother; Connor Dawson Stewart, maternal grandparents; Lisa M. Linkous and Arlie...

Alvin Furrow

Alvin Furrow

May 25, 2011

Alvin Wade Furrow, Jr., 51, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He was born in Montgomery County, VA on October 22, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin W. Furrow and sister, Pamela R. Price. He is survived by his mother, Loretta W. Furrow of Elliston; sisters, Sandra Akers and husband Dennis of...